Psalm 127:2

Free Bible Version

It's useless to get up early in the morning and go to work, and stay late into the evening, worrying about earning enough to eat, when the Lord gives rest to those he loves.

Cross References

Job 11:18

You will have confidence because there is hope; you will be protected and rest in safety.

Psalm 3:5

I lie down to sleep, and in the morning I wake up because the Lord takes care of me.

Psalm 4:8

I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you, Lord, alone keep me safe.

Psalm 60:5

Rescue those you love! Answer us, and save us by your power!

Proverbs 10:22

The Lord's blessing makes you rich, and he doesn't add any sadness to accompany it.

Ecclesiastes 1:14

I examined everything people do here on earth, and discovered that it's all so temporary—trying to understand it is like trying to pin down the wind!

Ecclesiastes 4:8

What about someone who has no family to help him, no brother or son, who works all the time, but isn't satisfied with the money he makes. “Who am I working for?” he asks himself. “Why am I preventing myself from enjoying life?” Such a situation is hard to explain—it's an evil business!

Ecclesiastes 5:12

Those who work hard sleep well, whether they have a little to eat or plenty, but the rich own so much they don't get any rest.

Ecclesiastes 6:7

Everyone works so they can live, but they're never satisfied.

Jeremiah 31:26

At this I woke up and looked around. I'd had a very pleasant sleep.

Ezekiel 34:25

I will make an agreement of peace with them, and get rid of the wild animals from the country, so that they can live safely in the wilderness and sleep securely in the forest.